0:00 - Introduction 0:06 - Welcoming remarks 0:13 - Discussion about the weather 0:30 - Morning chilliness 0:48 - Sleeping preferences in cold weather 1:07 - Temperature discussion 1:20 - Talking about the podcast topic 1:29 - Story about picking up daughter from Quito 1:55 - Daughter's trip details 2:32 - Airline policies for minors 3:01 - Learner's permit conversation 3:45 - Ecuadorian culture stories 4:00 - Driving to the airport 4:40 - Taxi experience on winding roads 5:11 - Airport arrival 5:17 - Description of the tiny airport 5:49 - Checking in at the airport 6:10 - Airline issues and overbooking 7:03 - Announcement for volunteers not to fly 7:50 - Raising hands for international connections 8:32 - Trying to get on the plane 9:56 - Walking onto the plane 10:26 - Sitting on the plane 11:05 - Passengers boarding the plane 11:16 - Previous issues with flights 12:11 - Flight landing and takeoff challenges 12:24 - Return to Quito story 12:47 - Cultural differences in flying etiquette 14:01 - Clapping after landing 15:02 - Different flight experience with diverse passengers 15:38 - Lack of flying etiquette 16:37 - Comparison of driving and plane behavior 17:39 - Ecuadorian kindness and patience 18:22 - Story about hotel in Quito 19:00 - Choosing a different hotel 19:59 - Issues with hotel communication 21:13 - Arriving at the hotel 21:55 - Problems with hotel reservation 23:14 - Extra charges for amenities 24:37 - Restaurant being closed 26:03 - Nonchalant attitude of hotel staff 27:18 - Ecuadorian restaurant service quirks 28:00 - Checking on customers in restaurants 29:19 - Examples of good service in Ecuador 30:43 - Name calling and nicknames in Ecuador 32:05 - Vlog mention about rare bird sighting 32:28 - Daughter's return and reunion with friends 33:08 - Traveling back home with children 33:55 - Nature and scenery in Ecuador 35:00 - Daughter's experience traveling 36:02 - Daughter's enjoyment of her trip 37:01 - Reflection on fatherhood 38:01 - Time with children in Ecuador 39:12 - Daily life and activities with kids 40:02 - Picking oranges and making juice 41:04 - End of podcast, upcoming plans 42:23 - Future activities and meetings 43:30 - Sessions with Zenai 44:42 - Personal anecdotes and humor 46:01 - Arriving late to meetings 48:11 - Further discussion on humor and entertainment 50:53 - Political discussions and awakening 53:41 - Personal political experiences 57:53 - Reflections on the U.S. and global influence 1:01:19 - Split realities and people's beliefs 1:06:52 - Importance of U.S. presidential elections 1:09:02 - Outro
My daughter found really cheap tickets for her and a friend to visit Ecuador. Then the brief stop in El Salvador became 15 hours. Fly by night airline associated with Avianca. They must book passengers by one schedule then drop flights to pack everyone in fewer aircraft. Nice business model. But its money spent. I have never in 15 years gone thru San Salvador. Then she started getting Avianca emails with a list of countries. Passengers from any of these 25 countries must pay $1200 "airport improvement fee" to transit San Salvador. The USA isn't on the list. Then another email says if your passport is Chinese you must have a transit visa to go thru Quito. Ah, Catamayo, LOH, the airport near Loja....not for the faint of heart. The wind sock is boss, go no go. A tight corkscrew flight path near stall speed to land or take off. Tight valley. In the USAF I worked on big transports so I'm a native flying wise. Air travel suggz anymore....but it is incredibly safe. When you see the humor in all these "dog ate my homework" excuses our hosts often come up with....then you've acclimated somewhat. Most valuable? the time youz can spend with your kids because you are here in Ecuador vs the life of long commutes & etc in the states.
@@AbundantLivingEcuador I don't know the Hotel Rincon but for years I have used Quito Airport Suites in Tababela. its close, clean, inexpensive. I was there a month ago. They have a taxi for pickup at the air terminal.
I agree with Jesse 100%, It is sad to admit it but unfortunately, Ecuadorians are wreckless drivers, impatient and sometimes you come across people who would take advantage of you if you let them. It´s happened to me many times and I am Ecuadorian. I sometimes get upset, angry and frustrated too with my own culture...things have modernised and improved a lot lately from what it used to be years ago. I understand how you must feel having to deal with these type of awkward situations. I think, it is better to laugh than to cry under this poor hotel management. You live and learn is the kind of attitude to take in this case....just have to take it on the cheek unfortunately :-) Kind regards Sylvie
0:00 - Introduction
0:06 - Welcoming remarks
0:13 - Discussion about the weather
0:30 - Morning chilliness
0:48 - Sleeping preferences in cold weather
1:07 - Temperature discussion
1:20 - Talking about the podcast topic
1:29 - Story about picking up daughter from Quito
1:55 - Daughter's trip details
2:32 - Airline policies for minors
3:01 - Learner's permit conversation
3:45 - Ecuadorian culture stories
4:00 - Driving to the airport
4:40 - Taxi experience on winding roads
5:11 - Airport arrival
5:17 - Description of the tiny airport
5:49 - Checking in at the airport
6:10 - Airline issues and overbooking
7:03 - Announcement for volunteers not to fly
7:50 - Raising hands for international connections
8:32 - Trying to get on the plane
9:56 - Walking onto the plane
10:26 - Sitting on the plane
11:05 - Passengers boarding the plane
11:16 - Previous issues with flights
12:11 - Flight landing and takeoff challenges
12:24 - Return to Quito story
12:47 - Cultural differences in flying etiquette
14:01 - Clapping after landing
15:02 - Different flight experience with diverse passengers
15:38 - Lack of flying etiquette
16:37 - Comparison of driving and plane behavior
17:39 - Ecuadorian kindness and patience
18:22 - Story about hotel in Quito
19:00 - Choosing a different hotel
19:59 - Issues with hotel communication
21:13 - Arriving at the hotel
21:55 - Problems with hotel reservation
23:14 - Extra charges for amenities
24:37 - Restaurant being closed
26:03 - Nonchalant attitude of hotel staff
27:18 - Ecuadorian restaurant service quirks
28:00 - Checking on customers in restaurants
29:19 - Examples of good service in Ecuador
30:43 - Name calling and nicknames in Ecuador
32:05 - Vlog mention about rare bird sighting
32:28 - Daughter's return and reunion with friends
33:08 - Traveling back home with children
33:55 - Nature and scenery in Ecuador
35:00 - Daughter's experience traveling
36:02 - Daughter's enjoyment of her trip
37:01 - Reflection on fatherhood
38:01 - Time with children in Ecuador
39:12 - Daily life and activities with kids
40:02 - Picking oranges and making juice
41:04 - End of podcast, upcoming plans
42:23 - Future activities and meetings
43:30 - Sessions with Zenai
44:42 - Personal anecdotes and humor
46:01 - Arriving late to meetings
48:11 - Further discussion on humor and entertainment
50:53 - Political discussions and awakening
53:41 - Personal political experiences
57:53 - Reflections on the U.S. and global influence
1:01:19 - Split realities and people's beliefs
1:06:52 - Importance of U.S. presidential elections
1:09:02 - Outro
Midlife crisis 😅great awakening 😵💫outside the matrix 🤷🏼 totally relatable 🎉😮 you guys are making me feel more normal 🤷🏼😂
🤣 What’s the return countdown at? Are we counting months or days?
Months 😭not down to days yet
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I like Brandon sense of humor very much, his laugh is so nice and contagious...guys I enjoy your videos.
Thanks for the positive feedback! We’re happy at least one beautiful soul enjoys it! ❤️ 🙏
Hahaha..... Napkins 😭..... Thanks Jesse for confirming my madness 😂
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I got my airline ticket yesterday.
I'll be there on July 11th.
👍 Stop by and say hello!
I would like to.
You guys and your videos have made me feel comfortable with this leap of faith.
It’s not for most people… but if you’re feeling called, it’s worth the adventure! Safe travels - see you soon David.
My daughter found really cheap tickets for her and a friend to visit Ecuador. Then the brief stop in El Salvador became 15 hours. Fly by night airline associated with Avianca. They must book passengers by one schedule then drop flights to pack everyone in fewer aircraft. Nice business model. But its money spent. I have never in 15 years gone thru San Salvador. Then she started getting Avianca emails with a list of countries. Passengers from any of these 25 countries must pay $1200 "airport improvement fee" to transit San Salvador. The USA isn't on the list. Then another email says if your passport is Chinese you must have a transit visa to go thru Quito. Ah, Catamayo, LOH, the airport near Loja....not for the faint of heart. The wind sock is boss, go no go. A tight corkscrew flight path near stall speed to land or take off. Tight valley. In the USAF I worked on big transports so I'm a native flying wise. Air travel suggz anymore....but it is incredibly safe. When you see the humor in all these "dog ate my homework" excuses our hosts often come up with....then you've acclimated somewhat. Most valuable? the time youz can spend with your kids because you are here in Ecuador vs the life of long commutes & etc in the states.
Cool insight from your past Glen! Thanks for sharing! 👊 ❤️
So what’s the hotel you should have stayed at? I definitely want that info! 😂
Hotel Rincon De Puembo is the place Jesse likes with the steam room. maps.app.goo.gl/AUE8QXhHMZQA8uWd8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
What’s the good hotel by the Quito airport?
Hotel Rincon De Puembo is the place Jesse likes with the steam room. maps.app.goo.gl/AUE8QXhHMZQA8uWd8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
@@AbundantLivingEcuador I don't know the Hotel Rincon but for years I have used Quito Airport Suites in Tababela. its close, clean, inexpensive. I was there a month ago. They have a taxi for pickup at the air terminal.
Wow!!! Thank you so much. Nothing is more annoying to me than information paralysis looking at hotels in a country you’ve never been to.
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I agree with Jesse 100%, It is sad to admit it but unfortunately, Ecuadorians are wreckless drivers, impatient and sometimes you come across people who would take advantage of you if you let them. It´s happened to me many times and I am Ecuadorian. I sometimes get upset, angry and frustrated too with my own culture...things have modernised and improved a lot lately from what it used to be years ago. I understand how you must feel having to deal with these type of awkward situations. I think, it is better to laugh than to cry under this poor hotel management. You live and learn is the kind of attitude to take in this case....just have to take it on the cheek unfortunately :-) Kind regards Sylvie
Thanks for sharing Sylvie!